Olympic Games History

Opening Ceremony The most important part of the games. It provides an opportunity to the host nation to express and showcase its talent in front of the world. The artistic performances and the creative aspect of the ceremony are being taken care by the Danny Boyle (Artistic Director) and his team. Certain fundamental guidelines have been defined by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) regarding what needs to be included as part of the opening ceremony.

1. Receiving the Head of State of the Host Country ( One Student receives Miss Selma at the entrance of the field, they walk together to the podium) The Head of State of the host country is received at the entrance of the stadium by the President of the IOC and by the President of the Organising Committee (OCOG). 2. The parade of the participants (integrated by 20 countries 15 students from each group 6th -9th) While each delegation parades, some students will be announcing each delegation in different languages. The parade of the participants then follows. Each delegation must be preceded by a name board bearing its name and must be accompanied by its flag. The delegations parade in alphabetical order according to the language of the host country, except for Greece, which leads the parade, and for the host country, which brings up the rear. 3. The speech by the President of the Organising Committee (Algún alumno de 9th) The President of the OCOG gives an address, then adds these words: "I have the honour of inviting ..., President of the International Olympic Committee, to speak." 4. The speech by the IOC President (Miss Selma)

The President of the IOC then gives a speech which he ends with, "I have the honour of inviting ... (alumno de 9th) to proclaim open the Games of the Olympiad of the modern era." 5. The Head of State declares the Games open (alumno de 9th) The Head of State proclaims the Games open by saying: "I declare open the Games...

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The OlympicGames originated long ago in ancient Greece. Exactly when the Games were first held and what circumstances led to their creation is uncertain. We do know, however, that the Games were a direct outgrowth of the values and beliefs of Greek society. The Greeks idealized physical fitness and mental discipline, and they believed that excellence in those areas honored Zeus, the greatest of all their gods.
One legend about the origin of the OlympicGames revolves around Zeus. It was said Zeus once fought his father, Kronos, for control of the world. They battled atop a mountain that overlooked a valley in southwestern Greece. After Zeus defeated his father, a temple and immense statue were built in the valley below to honor him. This valley was called Olympia, and soon religious festivals developed there as people came to worship Zeus and to approach as nearly as possible his great strength. It is believed that these religious festivals eventually led to the famed Games of the Olympics.
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The Olympic Movement is the concerted, organised, universal and permanent action, carried out under the supreme authority of the IOC, of all individuals and entities who are inspired by the values of Olympism.
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Committee (“IOC”), the International Sports Federations (“IFs”) and the National Olympic
Committees (“NOCs”).
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interests constitute a fundamental element of the Olympic Movement’s action, as well as
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The modern OlympicGames (French: Jeux olympiques[1]) are the leading international sporting event featuring summer and winter sports competitions wherein thousands of athletes variously compete. The OlympicGames are considered the world's foremost sports competition with more than 200 nations participating.[2] The OlympicGames are held every four years, with the Summer and Winter Games alternating by occurring every four years but two years apart. Their creation was inspired by the...

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...or section. (Discuss) Proposed since March 2012. |
Games of the II Olympiad |
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Host city | Paris, France |
Nations participating | 24 |
Athletes participating | 997 (975 men, 22 women)[1] |
Events | 95 in 19 sports |
Opening ceremony | May 14 |
Closing ceremony | October 28 |
Stadium | Vélodrome de Vincennes |
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